1 Peter 4

P’s and Q’s : 1 Peter 4   “Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin.” (verse 1)    In the first and second centuries, Christians were...

Colossians 1

P’s and Q’s :Colossians 1    “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother…” (verse 1)     Paul & Timothy were not related by blood, yet they often referred to one another as brothers. What is the difference...

Colossians 1

P’s and Q’s :Colossians 1    “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother…” (verse 1)     Paul & Timothy were not related by blood, yet they often referred to one another as brothers. What is the difference...

Ephesians 5

P’s and Q’s : Ephesians 5    “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.” (verse 1)      What does it mean to “imitate God?”    To imitate God means to conform to the image of Jesus Christ consistently, every moment, and to act as Jesus would...

Ephesians 4

P’s and Q’s : Chapter 4    “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called.” (verse 1)   What does it mean to “walk in a manner worthy of your calling?”   To live a life...

Ephesians 3

P’s and Q’s : Ephesians 3   “For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles.” (verse 1) Paul calls himself a prisoner (Doulos) of Jesus. Describe his level of commitment if he would make himself of Jesus. Why do you...